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Good morning good people!

Two years ago my friend Carlos moved with his family to China to chase his dreams and started a tech company with a couple of friends. A couple of weeks ago he sent me an email to help him to share his project amongst my network.

Basically, as it says on the topic, it's a Kickstarter campaign to help funding the production of a multi sport Biometric headphones set. The tech has been created and the funding will be used to get production running (molds and other stuff).
There are only 8 days to go and the main goal has already been achieved, but with some more help, they will be looking into adding a couple more functionalities to the headset.

The reason why i'm sharing this on the Zone is because it may very well be a good product for us SUPers.
While the headset will give us some tools that will be really good for our training, it is waterproof and will be able to relay information from other devices such as watches and GPS bike computers, keeping us from having to stop paddling to know what is happening.

Please have a look on the website and if you like the project, don't hesitate in helping with funding!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carlosmarco/kuai-worlds-first-multisport-biometric-headphones
https://www.facebook.com/kuaiwear?fref=nf

Thanks for your time,
Johnny

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SUP General / Talking about sharks...
« on: January 15, 2014, 02:10:57 AM »
... this was a really close one!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pA5-WhsAfI#t=0

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SUP General / 2012 SUWT Champion...
« on: December 18, 2012, 03:37:01 AM »
Yesterday we all saw a new world champion being crowned on the SUWT.
Leco Salazar is his name and he's son of the longboarding international legend Picuruta Salazar.

To me, despite being portuguese (my country has a huge connection with Brasil) I am not biased at all towards brasilian surfers or surfing, unless we're talking about female surfers. I am just a huge fan of good quality surfing.
I am also an internacional surf judge and that's worth what it is worth.

Yesterday, when I saw Leco winning the world title against all odds I think it may have been a bad thing for the SUP world on one hand, but a really good one on the other hand.

What I mean is:
It would have been a lot better if Sean Poynter had won, and he definitely deserved it, being IMHO on par with Leco and Kai in what concerns to surfing quality, since he is american and sponsored by one of the major players in the SUP world. Also, the surfer who won, is like I said before brasilian, sponsored my minor brands (from an international market perspective) and who can't speak any english.
So, from this point of view, I think it was a bad thing it wasn't Sean winning.

On the other hand, and despite sometimes there is still a long way to go on the SUWT judging wise, I think it was amazing that the darkhorse who actually surfed better won. It totally means that unlike surfing where some weird things sometimes happen, the best surfing actually won. Despite other agendas.

There are several amazing surfers on the SUWT, but I think that right now, no one ele has enough consistency while presenting us with good rail power surfing mixed up with progression as these three guys. I really enjoy watching Zane, but I think his rail surfing game still has a long way to go, and guys like Antoine Delpero have a super polished surf, but lack the progressive side of the criteria.

So, now for the one million dollar question:
How is it possible that no one has already mentioned this fact (having a new world champ) on the Zone, if the guy that won is one of the most amazing SUPers out there, with a backside attack that is second to none and on his forehand is smoth as silk and has a super clean style?
Don't you guys think he's an amazing SUPer who totally deserved it?

Cheers,
Johnny

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SUP General / SUP love???
« on: June 26, 2012, 10:06:06 AM »
Check out this print screen from the ASP website:



I'm afraid we won't get any more hate coming from the surfers all over the world!!!

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Gear Talk / All good things come to an end...
« on: March 08, 2012, 01:04:05 PM »
Yep...
The title says it all...

Two days ago, one of my best friends and team mate killed is Brushed Carbon SB 8'5 Pro in our homebreak, Supertubos.
The waves were 6-8ft, and this was the result of the direct impact of an wave.

I guess they're not so bulletproof as we thought they were after all.









At least, it wasn't the only board he had!
Johnny

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Gear Talk / 2011 Starboard 9'1" Pro - any reviews?
« on: January 18, 2011, 01:52:52 AM »
Hi guys,

As some of you may remember, started SUPping last June.

Back then, I was 6'3" and 250lb. and I took the chance and bought a Coreban Performer 9'6. The first couple of days it was a bit hard, but then it clicked and the board was perfect for my weight.

Having a +-25 yrs background as a surfer and longboarder, I quickly started to find I wanted a more performance oriented board, and after losing some pounds just from SUPping everydays, I went on a diet and right now i'm around 230lb and plan to go all the way to 210-220lb.

Right now, i'm SUPping nicely. Some snaps, round house cutbacks, floaters, noserides and even the ocasional 360 or helicopter in my 9'6" Performer.

I would like to ask if any of you already tried the 2011 Starboard 9'1" Pro, and what's your take on the board.
Also would like to know if it would be a nice board for someone around 220lb.

It would be nice if Wardog AKA SUPsports or Sup-position could give me some insight, as it looks like they may have some feedback from big & heavy fellas.

If I go on one of these, i'll probably be considering either the Brushed Carbon or the Silver AST build. Heard some things about breaking AST starboard boards. Any feedback?

Thanks everyone,
Johnny

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Gear Talk / Starboard Tiki 8'0" x 26" question
« on: September 10, 2010, 11:59:47 AM »
Hi guys,

After I got my Coreban Performer (killer board), my wife just got addicted to SUP, so we're gettin her a new board (this way we can SUP together and she'll not be asking for my board anymore).

She's 120lbs and she's 5'3 ish...
She rode a PR and she found it too buoyant, so we were thinking on two boards: the SB 7'11 and the tiki 8'0" x 26".

Unfortunatelly, the 7'11 is not available at this time so we're pretty much stuck to the 26" tiki.
Do any of you guys have any feedback/review on it?
I've been loking for it but all I can find is the 2009 (28") model review.

My only concern right know is on flotation, since technique is something you can get better over time. I think it should be hard to balance, but she's also 120 ish, so it will be easier for her than for an heavier rider.

There's also two other options, the 6'10 impossible and the 7'4 rush.
I like their volume, but i'm afraid they're too wide and she's gonna have an hard time trying to turn those boards. Also, I think those shapes won't be really fast on waves, but i'd like to read your thoughts on these boards.

I really the tiki can be a great board for her.
Thanks for your time and patience.

Best regards,
Johnny

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Gear Talk / Need some help on Naish's Hokua 9'6 and Mana 9'5
« on: June 15, 2010, 10:56:22 AM »
Hi everybody,

I need your help and your experience with some boards on Naish´s 2010 alignment:

I am 6'4" and 240 pounds and I am thinking of buying a Naish SUB.
I have a bad 12 SUB which is 27" wide and I am a keen surfer/longboarder.

I like my longboards thin (for my weight) as the thickest 9'1" I have is 22 14" wide and 2 1/2 thick.
In my shortboards I love surfing with some fishy boards, as I have several sub-6-feet fishes.
So small is not an issue to me.

The help I need from you is on the following:

Being used to my 12 footer on 27" wide, sometimes I find it a little tippy (it is a singlefin) on the windier days. The other day (a very windy one for the matter) i tryed a Naish Mana 10' and although it is 2 ft shorter than mine I found it much more stable and easier to paddle than mine. I actually managed to catch some waves on that board.

I Have also tryed the Nah Skwell 9'6" and I had kind of an hard time getting used to it, but since it floated ok, I assume that it would be only a matter of TOW (time in water).

That takes me straight to the Mana 9'5". It floats a lot and I've already read here that some other really big guys who are using it. Although it may be harder than the 10ft Mana I think I should be able to master it (at least balance wise) after a couple of sessions. I have already surfed on a C4 Sub Vector 9'3" and it floated me with no problem.

That takes me to my last doubt. The Naish Hokua 9'6".
Is there someone here at 240 pounds who has tryed it successfully? How was it?
I really like the outline as I am more of a progressive surfer than a classic surfer, at least on my longboards. Living by Supertubos beach I would love a board that's good to get barreled, and honestly I can't see that happening on Mana.

Please give me your feedback as I really like the Hokua´s outline, and I am a very persistent surfer. I am pretty sure that if the board floats me well enough, sooner or later I'll be rippin' on it.

I think I can have the chance to test drive both boards, but I am looking for some imput from more experienced riders before I do it.

Thanks in advance,
Johnny

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